The Deputy Director of Horticulture is a key government office under the Tamil Nadu Horticulture and Plantation Crops Department that supports the development of horticulture farming in the region. The office focuses on promoting fruit, vegetable, flower, spice, and plantation crop cultivation through modern farming practices, subsidy schemes, farmer training, and technical assistance. It plays an important role in improving crop productivity, encouraging sustainable horticulture, and supporting farmers with government welfare programs.
Services Provided
- Implementation of horticulture development schemes
- Subsidy assistance for horticulture farmers
- Technical guidance for fruit and vegetable cultivation
- Support for flower and plantation crop farming
- Distribution of quality planting materials and seedlings
- Drip irrigation and water management assistance
- Protected cultivation and greenhouse farming guidance
- Organic horticulture promotion services
- Pest and disease management support for horticulture crops
- Farmer training and awareness programs
- Assistance for nursery development initiatives
- Promotion of modern horticulture technologies
- Support for precision farming practices
- Horticulture crop productivity improvement programs
- Coordination with government agricultural and horticulture agencies